Negative Judgments of Employees Using AI Tools at Work

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A study from Duke University reveals that employees who use AI tools at work may face negative judgments from colleagues and managers, impacting their professional reputation. The social stigma against AI use could hinder adoption in the workplace despite the potential productivity benefits. Managers who do not use AI themselves are less likely to hire candidates who use AI tools, while those with personal experience prefer AI-using candidates.

Key Points

  • Perceptions of laziness directly explain the evaluation penalty associated with AI use.
  • Negative perceptions of AI use can be offset when AI is clearly useful for the assigned task.
  • Managers with personal experience using AI tools prefer AI-using candidates.

Pros

  • AI tools have the potential to boost productivity and save time.

Cons

  • Employees using AI tools may be perceived as lazier, less competent, and less independent by colleagues and managers.
  • Social stigma against AI use could hinder adoption in the workplace.
  • Managers who do not use AI themselves are less likely to hire candidates who use AI tools.